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Priscillia

pris-SIL-ee-uh

Letters

10

Syllables

4

Origin

Latin

Total Births

438

Peak Year

#14 in 1957

First Recorded

1923

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A variant of Priscilla, derived from Latin 'priscus', meaning 'ancient' or 'venerable'. It evokes a sense of classic elegance and history.

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • Priscilla Presley

    American businesswoman and actress.

  • Saint Priscilla

    A figure in the early Christian church mentioned in the New Testament.

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

ClassicElegantRespectedDiligent

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